The vascular function core is equipped with two 4-channel DMT wire myograph systems and 3 Living Systems pressure myograph system for the assessment of arterial function. Additionally, the clinical vascular function laboratory is equipped with a Moor Instruments Laser Doppler Flowmetry system with intradermal microdialysis for the assessment of human skin blood flow, an index of microvascular function and a Sphygmocor System for the assessment of vascular stiffness via pulse wave velocity and pulse wave analysis.
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Leadership
The Vascular Function Core is directed by Jennifer DuPont, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine and Investigator in the MCRI. Dr. DuPont has extensive experience in the assessment of vascular function in both rodent models and humans.